Dr. Scaff talked about the perfect feet for running; unfortunately, no one in attendance (roughly 200 runners) qualified as having a pair of these. Doc mentioned that villagers of a tiny tribe in the Philippines were the only ones who possessed these “prized feet.”

Second Shoe Talk Rescheduled!

The Second Shoe Talk, originally scheduled for April 5th at the Running Room, is rescheduled to April 19th. Staff leaders please plan your group runs accordingly. Also, the Aids Walk is on at the park on the 19th, so a suggestion would be to park in an area where your car will not be blocked in by the event.

Thanks to Maile and Shoko for the great drinks and pastries at table duty. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Continue reading →

Doc spoke about the differences in glucose and fat burning and the utililization of carbs and protein in endurance running.

Thanks to staffer Karen S. for all of the goodies at table duty. Those pastries were delicious! Gotta replenish those carbs!

Shoe Talk is this coming Sunday and next at the Running Room on Kapahulu Avenue. Start time is 9:00 a.m. but it is advisable to try to get there by 8:45a.m. Please car pool as parking is very limited. Staff leaders, please schedule your runs accordingly. Continue reading →

Dr. Scaff reiterated the clinic mantra – run for one hour, three times a week; it does not matter how fast or how far; we need to run for an hour to maximize running on fat metabolism. This process is essential in long distance running.

Table Duty:
Thanks to staffer Alberto for the goodies at table duty.

Shoe talks
March 29th and April 5th. Location – The Running Room store on Kapahulu Avenue; 20% discount on shoes that day. Refreshments served. Runners need to be at the store by 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. start. Group leaders, please plan your groups’ runs accordingly. Parking limited so advised to car pool. March 29th mainly for beginners but everyone welcome. Continue reading →

200 plus runners welcomed the start of the 2009 Honolulu Marathon Clinic – its 35th year! Dr. Jack Scaff led the group meeting with welcoming remarks and is looking forward to another great year of training runners.

After Doc’s talk, Board member Peter Garcia disseminated the administrative news to the crowd. He announced items on the agenda for the future – most importantly the Shoe Talks at the Running Room which are scheduled on March 29 and April 5. As experienced runners know, shoes are the most important “piece of equipment” in long distance running. Shoe experts at the Running Room will conduct a short talk about the subject and help fit a runners with the best shoe for them. A 20% discount will be offered on shoes that day. Added bonus: coffee and donuts (sure tastes good after a short run; and of course, well deserved).

There will be three bus runs again this year at various distances. There will also be picnics, informal get-togethers within your group, and many more fun and interesting events along the way toward reaching our ultimate goal of the 26.2 mile Honolulu Marathon in December. Let’s make this year’s clinic fun, friendly, supportive, nurturing and rewarding! Continue reading →